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Personluvmydogspitch
27/4/2017 at 2:53pm
 Location: Kettering
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Hi, Hubby and myself have to find a new tow car as our old Shogun has died. Funds are limited and we have thought about leasing but really would like some help deciding what car to look for. I don't think we actually need a huge 4x4 although we found the Shogun such a capable car. We have had in the past a VW Passat estate, a Kia Sorento and the Shogun. All have been old cars which cost us dearly to maintain and keep on the road as we are not able to do much ourselves. We have a Bailey Senator California which the Shogun towed with ease but we are not in a position to buy a newer version and always seem to get caught out when we buy old cars that end up being a money pit. Does anybody have any thoughts please?

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PersonRob and Tina
27/4/2017 at 3:23pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
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What is the weight of the caravan? How big is your budget?

Rob


Personluvmydogspitch
27/4/2017 at 3:29pm
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Hi Rob,

MTPLM is 1495

Budget around £10,000, perhaps could stretch to a little bit more.



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PersonRob and Tina
27/4/2017 at 4:43pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
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A 2.0 diesel Mondeo would probably tow that weight or a Galaxy which is basically a 7 seater version of a Mondeo would do it.

We've recently bought a SsangYong Korando which would be ideal for towing 1500 kg, 10k would get you one that's still under manufacturer's warranty.

Rob


Personluvmydogspitch
27/4/2017 at 4:52pm
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Thanks so much. I've been looking at Mondeo and Galaxy but will have a look at the Korando.
Thanks for your help.


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Personsuperhoops
27/4/2017 at 5:35pm
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hi i am about to sell my galaxy its an 02 and i have had it since 6 months old with 75000 miles and mot till march 2018 been reliable for me and still towing with it till i get a newer one next month im looking for £600 for it i live in west london i pull a bailey pagent provence with ease



PersonRay Clayton
27/4/2017 at 6:29pm
 Location: Ilkeston. Derbyshire
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Volvo xc V70 great tow car, and lots of good ones around.



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Persongray871
27/4/2017 at 6:54pm
 Location: west yorkshire
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Hi
Have you thought about a Ford Kuka AWD 163, I tow a 2011Swift Charisma 545 with a MTLPM of 1492kg find the Kuga tows with ease and returns between 28 to 32 mpg
There's plenty on auto trader within your budget some already with towball already fitted and a decent spec
Regards Graham


PersonSkoda Bob
27/4/2017 at 7:20pm
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http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/pages/warranty

Buy new for a little more especially the diesel with 1500kg towing, or have a look at there second hand ones or other versions all with a 5 year limitless warranty


Personluvmydogspitch
27/4/2017 at 8:21pm
 Location: Kettering
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Thank you so much for your replies. I will consider them all.

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